Stolen vehicle recovered in Herrin; two arrested

HERRIN - Herrin Police arrested two Williamson County men Sunday when a stolen car they occupied was spotted.

Dustin R. Grizzell, 21, of Herrin, and Daniel T. Davidson, 23, of Marion were both on parole from the Illinois Department of Corrections. A handgun with defaced serial numbers that had been reported stolen was found inside the vehicle next to where Grizzell was seated.

The vehicle also contained numerous other items that are believed to have been stolen. After an investigation, Grizzell was arrested and charged with possession of a stolen firearm, unlawful use of weapons by a felon, defacing identification marks on a firearm, theft, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting/obstructing a peace officer. IDOC issued warrants for both men, who were transported to the Williamson County Jail.